United Way receives $25,000 donations from Minot bank | News, Sports, Jobs

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First International Bank & Trust employees gathered with Souris Valley United Way representatives to present a check to the United Way’s Capital Campaign. Shown left to right are, front row, Christy Miller, SVUW executive director; Rondi Deaver, Tonya Harden, Karleen Houle, FIBT; back row, Mandi Zalvalney, FIBT Minot president Brock DesLauriers, Denise Larson, Perry Olson and FIBT Central Market President John Drady.

First International Bank & Trust recently donated $25,000 to Souris Valley United Way. The donation came from First International’s Minot Employee Fund, a fund the employees contribute to each month through voluntary payroll deduction.

“We believe that our partnership with Souris Valley United Way not only helps many local programs, but also has a lasting impact on many people in our community,” said Brock DesLauriers, FIBT Minot president. “The money that is raised during the annual campaign allows SVUW to help meet the needs in our community, such as providing food, shelter, health and wellness, dignity, self-worth, independence and companionship.

“Souris Valley United Way is appreciative of the ongoing support from First International Bank & Trust,” said SVUW Executive Director Christy Miller. “Collaboratively, we have the power to create meaningful change in the lives of our neighbors.”